Deontay Wilder

Three Heavyweight Fights Impacted By Fury Retirement And WBC Deadline

The latest retirement announcement by Tyson Fury has prompted action by his last remaining tie to the sport. It also significantly impacts the importance of three relevant heavyweight fights all scheduled within the next nine weeks. A two-week deadli...

Wilder-Helenius Likely On October 15 At Barclays Center, To Headline FOX Sports PPV

Deontay Wilder will return to the site of several of his most memorable knockouts to start his comeback. BoxingScene.com has learned Wilder is likely to box Robert Helenius on October 15 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn in what would be the former WBC...

Wilder Manager: A Joshua Fight is Enormous Even If He Loses To Usyk

Shelly Finkel, co-manager of former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, says a fight with Anthony Joshua would be a major event - win or lose in the upcoming rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.

Deontay Wilder Return Coming Together, Helenius a Possible Option

The return of former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is still being worked on. Wilder, who recently returned to training, has been out of the ring since suffering an eleventh round knockout loss in his sensational trilogy fight with current W...

Andy Ruiz: I'd Love To Fight Wilder, We're Both With PBC - Easy To Make

Former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz is hoping to secure a major fight before the end of the year. In 2019, Ruiz shocked the world when he dropped Anthony Joshua four times to secure a stoppage win.

Chisora Reacts To Fury's Statements, Stays Firm on Wanting Deontay Wilder

Heavyweight contender Derek Chisora has issued a reaction to the recent statements from WBC world champion Tyson Fury. Fury had fought and beaten Chisora on two occasions in the past.

Andy Ruiz Desires Deontay Wilder Fight After Luis Ortiz Showdown

Andy Ruiz Jr. has a date for his next bout, but he’s already looking forward to a potential next matchup should everything successfully follow to plan when he takes on Luis Ortiz on Sept. 4 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on FOX pay-per-view. 

Chamberlain Expects Wilder To Bounce Back Strong: He's Better Than What People Think

Cruiserweight contender Isaac Chamberlain is predicting big things in the future for former heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder.

Tyson Fury Admits He Feared Brain Damage in Aftermath of Wilder Trilogy

WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury revealed that he nearly retired in the aftermath of last October's trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder. Before packed crowd in Las Vegas, Fury retained his title with an eleventh round knockout of Wilder.

Frank Warren Believes Deontay Wilder Will Return Against Helenius

Deontay Wilder appears to be inching closer to his ring return. The former WBC heavyweight champion of the world has been absent from the sport since suffering his second consecutive knockout defeat to Tyson Fury in October in what ended up being...

Deontay Wilder's Manager Rules Out Chisora, Eyes Usyk-Joshua Winner

Shelly Finkel, the co-manager of former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, explains that they are potentially going to target the winner of the upcoming rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua.

Hearn Floats Wilder, Whyte Trilogy As Options For Chisora's Next Fight

Eddie Hearn wants to deliver another tentpole fight for his aging heavyweight veteran Derek Chisora. Chisora is coming off a close split decision win over Kubrat Pulev in their 12-round heavyweight main event bout Saturday night at the O2 Arena in Lo...

Luis Ortiz Still Eager To Avenge Loss to Deontay Wilder, Would Fight Him '3, 5, or 10 Times'

Luis Ortiz wants another crack at Deontay Wilder. The skilled Cuban heavyweight contender came up short against Wilder, the heavy hitter from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on two separate occasions.

Bellew Wants Chisora To Stay Far Away From Deontay Wilder

This past Saturday night at the O2 Arena in London, heavyweight veteran Derek Chisora ended his three fight losing streak with a twelve round split decision over Kubrat Pulev in a fireworks rematch.

Derek Chisora Would Like To Face Deontay Wilder Next

O2 Arena, London - On Saturday night, heavyweight veteran Derek Chisora (33-12, 23 KOs) stopped his streak of defeats to win a hard-fought twelve round split decision over Kubrat Pulev (29-3, 14 KOs).